Neighbourhood attributes and their constituent variables
| Neighbourhood attribute | Variables included in factor scores |
|---|---|
| Physical quality of residential environment | Number of missed waste collections per 100000 collections. Public sector housing vacancy rate (%). Vacant and derelict land (ha). |
| Public recreation | Number of swimming pools per 100000 population. Number of public branch libraries per 10000 population. Number of leisure attendance’s per 1000 population. |
| Crime | Expenditure on police services per capita. Sexual/indecent crimes per 1000 population. Violent offences per 1000 population. Constables by police force area. Special constables by police force area. |
| Access to multiple owned food shops | Number of multiple owned food stores available in the wider postcode district (three largest companies) |
| Access to banks and building societies | Number of banks per 1000 population. Number of building societies per 1000 population. Number of ATMs/cash dispensers per 1000 population. |
| Health services | Number of GP practices per 1000 population. Number of pharmacies per 1000 population. Number of optical practices per 1000 population. Number of dental practices per 1000 population. |
| Left wing political climate | Political party in power 1997. Political party in power 2001. |
| Political engagement | Voter turnout in UK election 1997 (%). Voter turnout in UK election 2001(%). |
| Unemployment | Residents out of work and claiming any benefit per 1000 population. Claimants unemployed over six months (%). Working age pop claiming income support (%) |
| Access to private transport | Number of cars per 1000 population. Number of private cars per 1000 population. Number of company cars per 1000 population. |
| Transport wealth (value/prestige) | Percentage of all cars in area with high value/prestige insurance groups (13–16, 17–20) |